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The Devilish Mystery of Robert Johnson, the Man Who Sold His Soul To Become a Blues Legend

The Story Behind “Hellhound On My Trail” by Robert Johnson and the Role Of the Devil In the Blues

3 Eternal Songs from Blues Pioneer Robert Johnson

The Story Behind “Hellhound On My Trail” by Robert Johnson and the Role Of the Devil In the Blues

The Story Behind “Hellhound on My Trail” by Robert Johnson and the Role of the Devil in the Blues

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New Robert Johnson Photograph Revealed In Upcoming Memoir
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Robert Johnson: A Legacy Under Duress

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Download the Digital Edition Of “The Blues Issue”

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The Story Behind the Robert Johnson and Johnny Shines Cover Photo

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Steve Earle On The Making of Terraplane Blues … And Then Some

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Lyric Of The Week: Robert Johnson, “Love In Vain”

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Legendary Guitars: Robert Johnson’s Kalamazoo KG-14 and Gibson L-1
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Gavin Rossdale Discusses Bush’s Critics, Nirvana Comparisons

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Pitchfork Fest Friday Preview: EMA

July 15, 2011, 9:18 am
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Robert Johnson: The Complete Original Masters – Centennial Edition

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